Igiebor: My best is yet to come

Real Betis of Spain midfielder, Nosa Igiebor believes that the fans of the Andalucía side will see the best of him this season.

The Super Eagles’ player is in his second season with Betis, but only recently recovered from an injury at the beginning of the season.

The Nigerian midfielder was the pick of the pack for his team in Europe on Thursday in their 0-0 home draw against Lyon in the first match day of the group phase in the UEFA Europa League.

The Nigerian went closest to breaking the deadlock in the 71st minute when his interchange with a teammate missed target by the whiskers.

He also missed a header in the 81st minute as the Andalucía side pressed for a winner. He and his team travel to Croatia on October 3 to face Rijeka.

In a chat with SportingLife on yesterday morning, Igiebor revealed that he was elated that his contribution was noticed but stressed that he was pained that Betis couldn’t grab maximum points.

He said he was nonetheless thrilled that his club could pick a draw against a formidable side as Lyon of France.

But the Edo-born midfielder has admonished his teammates to forget about their heroics in the Europa League as they face Granada tomorrow in a Spanish La Liga Matchday 5 game.

“It is always a thing of joy to be singled out for special praise. I would have been happier if we had beaten Lyon. They are no doubt a good side andwe shouldn’t be ashamed that we picked a point against them.

“I am assuring our fans that they will see the best of me and of the club this season. We have started not on a too good note in the league but we shall pick up starting with the home game against Granada tomorrow. We won’t give room for error at all,” Igiebor said to SportingLife.

Betis have four points from the first four games and they are placed 11th just a spot above their Sunday opponent, Granada.